Dogs Rule Day Care & School

My dog and I both are in love with this place. The staff and owners truly care about your dog. It’s clean, and seems to be run very efficiently. It amazes me how the employees remember all the dogs names. My pup goes crazy with excitement the minute we pull into the parking lot.

My fur babies love hanging out with their buds and the great staff at Dogs Rule. Dino and Giselle give Dogs Rule two paws up!

On a cross-​country road trip with our two dogs, my fiancé and I had one sight we just had to see, and that was Graceland. We couldn’t bring our pups of course, so we had to find them day care in the Memphis area.
We knew we didn’t want to simply board them at a kennel, because our dogs aren’t normally kept in cages, so we opted to pay a little more and bring them to Dogs Rule. We called ahead and explained our situation, and thankfully, we were able to skip the interview process and bring them right in.
We ended up paying $ 35 for the half day for both dogs. Not bad!
We’ll definitely be back next time we’re all in Memphis.

The owners here are so welcoming and the staff are all very friendly. I felt very comfortable leaving my Shorkie here knowing how well the dogs are cared for. They have a package deal for 10 visits/​$ 200, worth it! There is also a shuttle bus that picks up/​drops off the dogs who live on Mud Island. It was a great time saver this week to drop off my pup in Harbortown on the way to work. I can’t recommend this day care enough!

They are the absolute best we recently moved but these guys took such good care of our pups. They know every dog and their owner by name they are like family.

Traveling with your dog is fun, but dining, shopping and sightseeing can be hampered by the friend on the end of the leash. Many hotels (LaQuinta is great for this) are pet-​friendly, but they don’t like guests to leave their pets alone in their rooms.
That was our problem in Memphis. We had one day to see what we could and we knew you can’t even walk a dog on Beale Street. We found Dogs Rule Day Care online and discovered that they insist on an interview before accepting a dog for care.
Since we were on the road, we knew that would be impossible. We contacted Michael at Dogs Rule and explained that our small dog had lots of day-​care socialization and all his shots were up to date. Michael said we should bring him in and we did. Their mid-​town location was ideal for us.
Our day bouncing around Memphis was great, but I think our dog’s day at Dogs Rule was even more fun for him. The facility is large and well staffed, the big dogs stay separate from the small dogs and everything is run professionally.
Our dog would give a big thumbs up for Dogs Rule if he had a thumb, and we’d wag our tails if we had them. We’ll be through Memphis again and we’ll go back to Dogs Rule.

I actually work for «Dogs Rule» and I can’t recommend it enough. Both my dogs go with me on a daily basis and they love it.
Besides play time, we are also great for dogs that need socialization with dogs, people or both. And don’t be threatened by the interview process. What people usually consider to be aggressive behavior is actually the way a dog plays. While there are dogs that have been turned away, it doesn’t happen often. Some dogs just need to learn how to play.
I wanted to add to Ciara’s wonderful post that we are actually open from 7am to 6pm and that while we do offer grooming, it’s pretty much for clients only. If you bring your dog to daycare, grooming is available to you. Also, we have taken some dogs on the day of their interview, especially when they are visiting from out of town and need a safe place for their dog to have a good time while they see the sights. Dogs Rule has some flexible rules and are willing to work with people.

Dog’s Rule is a day dog-​sitting facility which also offers grooming (requires an appointment), daily pick-​up from a kennel or vet’s boarding facility, and exceptionally personalized service. Though pets can only stay from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, Dog’s Rule does have its own high-​end van which will drop off and pick up pets who are staying elsewhere.
This is the best facility in town for daily pet care and pet-​sitting. The staff is incredibly nice and all are dedicated animal fans. The building is made up of a large indoor area and an enormous outdoor area. Small dogs have an indoor playroom (littered with entertaining toys, blankets, and even a small plastic castle on top of which dogs fight for vertical supremacy) with an outdoor run, while large dogs stay outside and enjoy the industrial-​sized misting fans, pool, and constant companionship of the staff.
Be warned: Each dog is taken through an interview process before being allowed in. This involves ensuring that the pet is friendly to other animals and has all of his or her shots up-​to-​date (and they *will* check with your vet). Expect to make one ‘introduction’ visit before you drop off your dog; not all dogs make the cut, and no dog is taken on the first day.